With the escalation of the negative and dangerous repercussions of the phenomenon of climate change in general and global warming in particular, on various aspects of life on the surface of the planet, scientific warnings are increasing recently of the catastrophic consequences of the sharp rise in average temperatures around the world, on human health, both physical and psychological, and on their cognitive abilities. and sentimentality that may decline as levels of global warming advance.
Physical and psychological stress
The rates of heat stress that afflict humans are on the rise significantly, with record temperatures recorded during the past few years. In addition to its physically harmful effects on humans, especially those who suffer from chronic diseases or lack of immunity, they also negatively affect their balance and behavioral and psychological stability, as well. According to experts, there was an increase in depression, grumbling, lethargy, decreased activity and atrophy of productive capacity.
Psychology opinion
The expert and psychological consultant, Dr. Qassem Hussein Saleh, said in an interview with Sky News Arabia:
Unfortunately, the world is witnessing unprecedented changes in the climate, which have caused very negative effects on human behavior and mental health. Scientific studies confirm that these climate changes have caused depression, a feeling of malaise, stress and restlessness caused by harsh weather conditions, and environmental and existential anxiety about the unknown. Psychologists confirm that the consequences of high temperatures, in particular, go beyond mere negative effects on a person’s physical health, but also affect his psychological and mental health, through great pressures that may push some even to think of suicide. There are scientific studies that have linked the recent rise in temperatures with the increasing frequency of suicides globally, with the indication that these cases increase exponentially with increasing levels of warming and during the summer months in particular. In addition, the effects of climate change and high temperatures are negatively reflected even on people’s income and work, and on their creative, physical and mental abilities, which constitutes a motivating factor for many people to feel despair and hate life. Through our follow-up, we found, for example, that forest fires, hurricanes, and floods that occurred recently in several European countries, especially, have caused chronic emotional disorders among many, and it is certain that some of them who have experienced these disasters or lost loved ones as a result of them, will suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder in the future.
Climatic psychology
What is important in confronting and dealing with this dangerous aspect of climate change and as we enter the stage of thermal boiling, is to take advantage of the methods and methods of diagnosis and treatment that climate psychology has reached with people with mental disorders, including psychotic ones, also on the impact of climate extremism and global warming, which should constitute one of the axes Research and pivotal discussion during the upcoming climate summit in the UAE.
2023-08-01 12:46:01
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